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Accounting Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 559 students earned their Accounting degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Virginia

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 496
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Virginia

124,510 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Virginia

Accounting grads earn an average of $53,870 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
188 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,562.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,487 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Virginia. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,628 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,789. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. In their early career, Stratford University grads earn an average salary of $33,245.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

Accounting Careers in VA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Business Professors 23% $0
Financial Managers 21% $147,710
Financial Examiners 18% $72,230
Tax Preparers 17% $27,690
Accountants and Auditors 14% $76,490
Budget Analysts 12% $89,710
Credit Analysts 10% $80,380
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $47,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Business Administration & Management 4,501
Management Sciences & Methods 422
Human Resource Management 320
Business & Commerce 160
Management Information Systems 84
Marketing 64
Finance & Financial Management 63
International Business 39

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